dec.30,2011 peninsulanewsreview

Girl on a missionA middle school student hosts a bottle and coin drive to give back to the charity that helped her, page A2

Sports in reviewThe Peninsula Panthers’ run for the cup and a pair of local cyclists dominated headlines in 2011, pages A11 and A12

Watch for breaking news at www.peninsulanewsreview.com

PENINSULA R E V I E WNEWS

sidney seniors

Friday, December 30, 2011

2011Looking back■ January: A Central Saanich ratepayers association takes the municipality and Vantreight Farms to court and eventually loses its battles, page A3

■ April: The McTavish interchange and its ire-evoking triple roundabouts open to traffic, page A3

■ June: The Sandown saga begins as North Saanich council approaches the property owner with a land swap deal, page A3

■ December: Two Brentwood Bay men are convicted in a trial that examines the hanging death of a horse, page A7

■ The year in pictures: We take a look at the photos that illustrated the year 2011, page A15

We look forward to serving you in 2012.

All of us at Sidney SeniorCare would like to wish our seniors and their families a

Happy and Healthy New Year!

9752 Third Street, Sidney 250-656-7176 or 250-589-0010 [email protected]

Flexible Service Available 24 hrs a day,

7 days a week

A2 • www.peninsulanewsreview.com Friday, December 30, 2011 - PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW

3x7she devils

3x 4.5heath

4x2.5

crd

Middle school student collecting bottles, coins for Variety on Jan. 7Christine van ReeuwykNews staff

Mackenzie Valgardson will start her year with her annual bottle drive and offer Sidney a new social event.

The North Saanich middle school student gathers return-ables twice a year for Variety the Children’s Charity. Her reason is simple.

“They helped me so I want to help them.”

The 11-year-old Sidney girl has erythropoietic protophotophy-ria – she is allergic to sunlight and UV rays. Sunlight and even the light emitted from regular light bulbs give Mackenzie blis-ters on her skin and can cause severe internal damage. Variety funded special windows for the Valgardson home and special clothing that protects her from the light – allowing her to enjoy daylight.

She’s holding yet another coin and bottle drive on Saturday, Jan. 7 at Sidney elementary school, where she first started her fund-raising gigs more than five years ago. Donations can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Valgardson also fundraises for a more personal project each year on the side. She likes to hang out with other kids just like her at Camp Sundown in New York State.

“Everyone has the same allergy as me,” she said. “We go horseback riding and karting … at night.”

The unique night camp gath-

ers families and scientists from around the globe to share sup-port, recreation, information and friendship under the safety of the stars.

This year the Valgardson fam-ily is working toward a new fund-raising event. The Give a Kid a Chance silent auction will fund-

raise for Variety and Camp Sun-down.

The event includes the auc-tion, food and live local music at the Mary Winspear Centre on Jan. 28 from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door or by calling [email protected]

The Sidney Lions Club annual tree shredding event is Saturday, Jan. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The traditional fundraiser has a new location, moving to the Tulista Park boat ramp this year. Chipping is by donation to the Sidney Lions.

The Central Saanich Lions are offering Christ-mas tree recycling at 1703 Keating X Rd. Chip-ping is available Jan. 2, 7, 8, 15 and 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. by donation. Funds raised go to the B.C. Lions Lake Shawnigan Kids Camp.

Join the North Saanich volunteer firefight-ers for hot dogs, drinks, fire truck rides and bouncy castle for the kids during the annual Christmas tree chipping and open house Sat-urday, Jan. 7.

The chipping and open house are at the Wain Road fire hall (986 Wain Rd.) by donation. Phone in and pick up requests require a minimum $10 donation. Call 250-656-1931.

[email protected]

Property owners on the Peninsula can see how property assessments have changed over the past year, starting Tuesday.

B.C. Assessment plans to release its statistics and information about the 2012 assessment roll on Jan. 3, on its website, at www.bcassessment.ca.

Millions of B.C. property assessment notices will be in the mail as of tomorrow, Dec. 31, headed across the province and around the world to people who own properties in B.C. Of those, more than 140,000 envelopes will reach owners of properties in the taxing jurisdictions of the Capital Region. Assessments are reflective of property valuations in July 2011.

[email protected]

Christine van Reeuwyk/News staff

Mackenzie Valgardson with a couple of the early donations to her annual winter bottle drive at Sidney elementary school. The Sidney youngster fundraises to give back to the children’s charity that helped her and a little-known non-profit camp for kids just like her.

Groups offer post-Christmas tree chipping

Youngster gives back to charity that helped her cope with disease

Assessment rolls roll out in new year

The Hartland Landfill Facility will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2012.

Hartland will reopen on Tuesday, January 3 from 9 am to 5 pm.

Registered account customers will have access to the active face from 7 to 9 am.

Please make sure your load is covered and secured.

Capital Regional District

Hartland Landfill New Year’s Day Closure

For more information, please call the CRD Hotline at 250.360.3030 or visit www.crd.bc.ca/waste/hartland

“ Beach Baby” >Chic & Sweet, this 31yr old is beautiful inside & out! This Sweetheart loves to cook, & enjoys a custom-built banquette which flows out onto the private S-facing patio & lawn. Artful renos resulting in open spaces. 2nd level w Sunset-gazing deck, & rec room. Close to 2 Beaches & a Dock! Reply today for a perfect match. $569,000

< “Sea and Golf..of Course!”1 ACRE in amazing Ardmore! Beautifully updated 3 bedrooms/3baths, vaulted ceilings with lots of light, spacious amazing family room/guest area, perfect studio glass sunroom, & Luxe Master w adjoining office! New double carport. Close to 2 golf courses, warm beaches & hiking trails. Near Airport & Ferries. Incredible Opportunity. $699,900

Specializing in oceanfront and other fine properties

IAN HEATH

MARILYN BALLJONESCO Real Estate Inc.

www.ianheath.net 250-655-7653

Aquafun Pool & Spas, DuncanB&H Tire, Chemainus

C.V. Station Pub, DuncanCountry Maples RV Resort, Chemainus

The Green Lantern, ChemainusIsland Pacifi c Transport, Ladysmith

Janitor Warehouse, DuncanMyland Construction, Crofton

Peninsula News Review, Saanich PeninsulaRay Peters Trucking

Re/Max Bonnie Siddals, ChemainusRed Rooster/ Tempo Gas, Chemainus

Start Line Physio, DuncanSutton Group - Shirley Van Dyke, Duncan

Windsor Plywood, Duncan

Thank Our Sponsors

The Fuller Lake

She Devils Hockey Club

PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, December 30, 2011 www.peninsulanewsreview.com • A3PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, December 30, 2011 www.peninsulanewsreview.com • A3

July

7 The Peninsula Co-op saga took a major twist when it announced in July that the com-pany signed with Tsartlip to build a new grocery store on First Nations land. The Co-op announced on July 21 that it had come to an agreement with the Tsartlip First Nation to lease more than five acres of land at the corner of Gowdy Road and Stelly’s X Road in

Central Saanich to build a grocery store, gas bar and retail centre. Tsartlip Chief Wayne Morris said the Tsartlip First Nation community had been working on a development project for more than two years. The interim agreement was ratified by referendum at Tsartlip in early October.

The Co-op had been working with the District of Central Saanich to build its new store on West Saanich Road near Keating X Road.

2011Looking backThe year in review

January – North Saanich teen Sarah Sedlock sings in preparation for her appearance as a finalist in Victoria Idol.

March – Nadia Masri climbs the walls in the Boulders Climbing Gym.

April – Staff Sgt. Wayne Conley of Sidney North Saanich RCMP on scene at a gas leak near Third Street and Oakville Avenue.

May – New MP Elizabeth May makes a speech after her election.

February – Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces the expansion of 443 Squadron at the Pat Bay hangar near the Victoria International Airport.

February

2 In February the government got local military personnel excited when they announced a new $155 million helicopter facility for 443 Maritime Helicop-ter Squadron near the Victoria International Airport.

“Here at Pat Bay, we shall build a combined operations and mainte-nance centre for 443 Squadron,” said Prime Minister Stephen Harper during the announcement. “It will be ready in 2014, that’s when the squadron will need it as it re-equips with the Cyclone [helicopter]. The new building will consolidate all squadron functions under one roof making the squadron more efficient in many ways. It will also be a solid investment in the future of naval aviation in Canada.”

Ground broke in the fall for the 20,000 square-metre feet facility to replace 60-plus-year-old hangar currently in use, in time for the nine new CH-148 Cyclone helicopters slated to arrive in the spring of 2014.

April

4 Everyone’s favourite trio of traffic circles highlighted the month when traf-fic started using the McTavish interchange. On budget and on time, the first major components of the project opened April 9. The interchange, intended to improve the safety and flow of traffic at McTavish Road and Highway 17 near

Victoria International Airport, created about 150 jobs. “It was part of the federal and provincial stimulus package, so all of those projects

kept literally hundreds of people in work during the worst phase of the recession,” said Murray Coell MLA for Saanich North and the Islands.

The federal and provincial governments each funded $10.5 million through the Infra-structure Stimulus Fund while the Victoria Airport Authority invested $3 million.

June

6 June marked the first of many Sandown Park stories in the News Review. The proposal put forward by the district and property owners

would see 83 acres of Agricultural Land Reserve in municipal hands. The proposal

would see just over 12 acres of munici-pally owned land moved into the ALR in exchange for the removal of 12 acres of the Sandown property close to McDonald Park Road. The municipal property would be part of the more than 20 acres near municipal hall.

The proposal also includes the removal

of commercial uses from 83 of the 95 acres and the transfer of the remaining 83 acre parcel to municipal ownership, with a cov-enant to ensure the land remains in agri-cultural use in perpetuity. After the munici-pal election, tides changed and four mem-bers of council in December voted down signing of a memorandum of understand-

ing with the Agricultural Land Commis-sion. Councillors Dunstan Browne, Conny McBride, Craig Mearns and Ted Daly all said they needed more information on the associated costs.

January

1 The Central Saanich ratepayers society made good on its prom-ise to take the District of Cen-tral Saanich to court over the

Vantreight development. The district started 2011 with a challenge filed Jan. 12 in B.C. Supreme Court alleging “that the municipality of Central Saanich erred in allowing the subdivision to proceed, as it is contrary to the terms of the official community plan which, according to the Local Government Act of B.C., takes precedence over council decisions.” The suit asked the court to quash or set aside the bylaw that allowed the subdivision.

In his reasons for judgement released April 18, Justice Victor Curtis stated, “I am not persuaded that bylaw 1712 is inconsistent with the official community plan adopted by the Dis-trict of Central Saanich and I dismiss the petition to quash the bylaw.”

In October, Ian Vantreight won both a B.C. Supreme Court and a Court of Appeal ruling that deemed his devel-opment plans for 57 single-family houses did not violate Central Saan-ich’s official community plan.

March

3 Stelly’s secondary sent an invitation the world when it announced construc-tion of a new state of the art climbing facility for the Central Saanich school

in March.“The goal is to enable students to discover

and pursue a passion for climbing within a sup-portive community,” said Kimanda Jarzebiak, chair of the board at the Boulders Climbing Gym. “It’s going to allow students from Grade 9 to 12 to replace two courses a year with climb-ing related content, whether it’s physiology and training, probably a good grasp of physics at some point, as well as climbing technique and the ability to take those skills outside in a structured manner.”

The announcement coincided with news that registration was open for a new climbing acad-emy at the school, and that Boulders will host the World Youth Climbing Championships in August 2013 – a first for North America.

“This will bring thousands of athletes,” said MLA Murray Coell. “We’re known in the capital region for rowing, for swimming, we’re now going to be known internationally for climb-ing.”

The world-class facility that includes a 60-foot climbing wall with varying degrees of difficulty opened in the fall.

May

5 A major change in the political landscape marked May as long-time Conservative MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands, Gary Lunn, lost his seat to Green Party leader Elizabeth May.

“My goal as an MP is to be of service. … I want to be a problem solving hub and that will mean finding some very good staff,” said May the evening she won the seat. “I stand here today as the first elected Green member of parliament in Canadian history, and I remain commit-ted … to rejecting the politics of cynicism and fear, to embracing hope, to respect and bringing respect back to our House of Commons.”

YEAR IN REVIEWContinued on page A7

A4 • www.peninsulanewsreview.com Friday, December 30, 2011 - PENINSULA NEWS REVIEWA4 • www.peninsulanewsreview.com Friday, December 30, 2011 - PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW

EDITORIAL

The Peninsula News Review is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council.

Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

2010

What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: [email protected] or fax 250-656-5526. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

The Peninsula News Review is published by Black Press Ltd. | #6 - 9843 Second St., Sidney, B.C. V8L 3C7 | Phone: 250-656-1151 • Fax: 250-656-5526 • Web: www.peninsulanewsreview.com

Jim Parker PublisherErin Cardone EditorVictoria Calvo Production ManagerBruce Hogarth Circulation Manager

OUR VIEW

With New Year’s Eve happening this weekend, many people will find themselves thrust into social situations. And whether you’re a social butterfly or wallflower, it helps to have some-thing to say after you’ve resolved that the weather is pretty mild for this time of year.

To help you either change the topic or add to the chit chat, here’s a quick look at some of the news that might make its way into cocktail party conversation this weekend.

World economyIf you’re stuck in a corner of a

party with a group of people talking about this, you want to re-think the kind of parties you go to. Seriously, though it’s a topic that’s on many people’s minds, it just isn’t a lot of fun dissecting this magnitude of a bummer. If you must chat about debt and the definition of depres-sion, maybe you could point out that Greater Victoria’s unemploy-ment rate of 6.1 per cent is slightly better than the national rate of 7.4 per cent – though this is likely going to lead to various theories about housing bubbles. Better to avoid financial advice from the guy hold-ing a plate of cocktail wienies.

Slip away and mingle with the folks talking about celebrities,

which brings up the next topic.

Famous dead peopleThe Eurozone crisis and

the Republican party lead-ership race are inevitable conversations if you’re talking to dad over the holidays. But when you’re hanging with pals, some-one is bound to bring up the latest gossip from the world of entertainment.

Assuming you’re not debating the authentic-ity of MIA (is she really a tigress fighting for fellow

Tamils or a pop princess cashing in on her parents’ heritage?) celebri-ties made news for many reasons in 2011. If you’re not equipped to opine on who made the best guest appearance on Glee, drop a few names to show you were paying attention.

Among the more notable pass-ings, such as Amy Winehouse, Steve Jobs and Christopher Hitchens, 2011 was the final year for Col. Potter of M.A.S.H. (Harry Morgan) and the guy who penned Family Circus (Bill Keane). Others who died include Elizabeth Taylor, Andy Rooney, Joe Frazier, Jack LaLanne Betty Ford, Macho Man Randy Sav-age and Peter Falk. The full list is too big to include everyone (sorry Osama) but there should be enough names here to add something to the mix.

Also, worth noting on a local level, 2011 marked the death of Alex Campbell the philanthropic founder of homegrown grocer Thrifty Foods.

Drinking and drivingThere were a few curve balls in

December regarding provincial laws on impaired driving.

In 2010, the government intro-duced some of the country’s tough-est laws against drinking and driv-ing. Then, on Nov. 30, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Jon Sigurdson ruled that those laws were unconstitu-tional. That led to a fair amount of confusion about what level of alco-hol consumption was acceptable before someone could get behind the wheel. But, if someone at a party you’re at thinks they can now push the limit, please remind them that Justice Sigurdson changed his mind two days before Christmas. The tough rules are back in place, at least until June. Which is why, if you plan on having a few drinks while you’re out, one of the most important conversations will hap-pen before the party starts.

Make sure you have a safe way to get home so it’s not something you have to think about when you’re just hitting your stride defending the ethics of unfriending someone on Facebook.

Have a happy New Year!Jim Zeeben is the editor

of the Saanich [email protected]

Topical tips for cocktail chatter

Resolutions mean change

If you get to the heart of the matter, New Year’s resolutions are all about one thing: Change.

And as anyone who’s made it into adulthood knows, change is the one thing that’s inevitable.

We often tell stories about people who decide they’re determined to change.

January is a good month for those in the fitness business and a bad time to be selling any of the various vices that so many of us pledge we can to do without.

Of course, most of these personal promises are doomed to fail.

There’s more to adopting a new lifestyle than simply switching wall calendars.

Popular resolutions often involve our personal health, our relationships or our career.

We tell ourselves we will eat less, sleep more and cut down on smoking/drinking/salty foods.

We will be more caring about others and spend less time with people who only seem to bring us down.

We’ll get promoted or find a new job or go back to school.

These are all noble goals that help make early January such an optimistic time.

They’re also all attainable if you can avoid the disappointment that can come when you’re focused solely on the short term.

Remember, there’s nothing wrong with aiming high as long as you don’t expect too much too soon.

Take, for example, those who decide to start running as a way to improve their health.

If you’ve been a couch potato, chances are you won’t be running in any spring marathons.

But if you listen to those who teach beginning runners, sometimes the best goal is to just get out, even if that means more walking than running.

It takes time to develop new habits. Once you do they can be tough to break,

which is why you might as well choose the habits you really want.

Change will happen. On a personal level, the next step is always the first one you need to take to get a little closer to whatever goal you set.

Jim ZeebenThe last word

‘Avoid financial advice from the guy holding a plate of cocktail wienies.’

PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW Friday, December 30, 2011 www.peninsulanewsreview.com • A5PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW Friday, December 30, 2011 www.peninsulanewsreview.com • A5

LETTERS

McMurphy showed little crowd control at rowdy meeting

The lack of decorum and control by the chair of the North Saanich committee of the whole meeting Monday, Dec. 12 was deplorable.

The way Coun. Elsie McMurphy accepted unrestrained applause, cheering, jeering, bullying and heckling during the meeting allowed an air of disrespect and intimidation in council chambers.

McMurphy barely made an attempt to control the chamber and, in fact, seemed to revel in the applause she herself received allowing it to go on ad nauseam. I have never witnessed such a gross ego trip in a public forum.

When he was mayor, Coun. Ted Daly prevented this kind of behaviour in North Saanich meetings and Mayor Alice Finall has followed suit, maintaining an atmosphere of acceptance of all opinions without fear of reprisals or intimidation by a mob of unruly citizens.

I urge Finall to teach McMurphy some manners before allowing her to chair a meeting in the future. There were a number of people in attendance who wanted to speak but declined because of the atmosphere in the chamber.

North Saanich needs to be led in a positive constructive way, not by fear and intimidation.

Sheilah FeaNorth Saanich

Daly should redirect his negotiating skills

Re: Mayor refused good options: Daly (Letters, Dec. 21)

Coun. Ted Daly’s latest justification of the graceless Dec. 5 coup to remove Mayor Finall from the CRD board remains unconvincing. Daly’s good options amounted to maneuvering the mayor (Daly seems to flip-flop on decisions when it’s convenient, Letters, Dec. 21) into choosing between outright removal from the CRD board and representing the district on the CRD board, year-by-year at the pleasure of Team North Saanich Plus One. A humiliating choice if you ask me. I was there.

In the same letter, Daly has correctly identified the restrictive Agricultural Land

Commission covenant as a major flaw in the tentative “deal” regarding the Sandown race track property. The ALR initiative has been successful for the most part in restraining greenfield urban sprawl but has failed to encourage food production near urban centres due to its policy of including five-acre hobby farms as legitimate agricultural uses. If the Sandown proposal collapses, North Saanich will contain another cluster of imposing houses with horse paddocks – rural ambience to be sure, but only ambience.

I’ll put out my own pie-in-the-sky proposal for district-owned cluster housing with garden plots leased at reasonable rates, a site for a year-round farm market, maybe a simple community hall – in other words a mixed use that meets community needs and has community support while containing some agricultural components. The business plan for such uses should be revenue-neutral or close to it over the long term. I suggest that such not-for-profit ventures, initiated and managed by municipalities to meet defined and supported public objectives, would be a good use of some marginal agricultural land, a better use than hobby farms. I further suggest that the brainstorming and horse trading should be pushing in that direction.

Daly could make a significant contribution to our community if he were to direct his negotiating skills towards obtaining a workable agreement with the Agricultural Land Commission. We’re not talking about initiating a major project on the Sandown property tomorrow – we can take our time to get it right. But without obtaining some commitment to flexibility on the part of the Agricultural Land Commission and very soon, the resulting uncertainty could doom the potentially creative Sandown proposal.

Farrell BoyceNorth Saanich

Is Daly sabotaging Sandown land deal?

Re: Mayor refused good options: Daly (Letters, Dec. 21)

Coun. Ted Daly omits one significant statement made by Sandown owner, Bill Randall, at the council meeting held on Dec. 12. Mr. Randall said he thought the

proposed land swap was good for him and good for the municipality, but he would not wait more than a few months to complete the deal.

Councillors Daly and Dunstan Browne want the community to provide clear direction as to what it wants and the consequent costs, besides reopening the discussions with the ALC before concluding the land swap. Obviously this will not be done within the next few months.

I conclude that either a) Coun. Daly does not believe Mr. Randall will revert to his Plan B as he stated, or b) he wants to sabotage the land swap behind a smokescreen of impossible requirements. Yet he writes to the Peninsula News Review, “With the community’s interest in mind, I will work with the mayor and council to find a compromise.”

May I suggest the following compromise: First complete the land swap so the community has options to discuss regarding the 83 acres. Make no changes to the land until consultations with the community, council, the town of Sidney, the ALC, the CRD and any other regulatory authority are complete. This may take years. Meanwhile the District of North Saanich will receive taxes from the 12 acres of commercial land swapped to Mr. Randall and the land can continue as a place for residents to walk their dogs, ride their horses and watch the trees grow.

R.C. Le NouryNorth Saanich

North Saanich resident writes verses for Coun. Daly

Starting with the first North Saanich council meeting, Ted Daly has been a cause of dissension. In response to the various news items, photos and letters, I submit the following:

Won’t you go home, Ted Daly,Won’t you go home?Three years is far too long.You screwed up sewer costs, flip-flopped

on the slide,You know you’ve done us wrong.Remember that election nightWe threw you out.Your agenda turned to foamNow you’re back againCausing more pain.

Ted Daly won’t you please go home.Edith Brown

North Saanich

Friendship, kindness found at Christmas luncheon in Sidney

To Wendy Warshawski and all her helpers I want to send a sincere thank you for the Christmas Day luncheon for people who would otherwise be alone.

It was the fifth year that I was part of the festivities, food and fun. Joy is the word that best describes my feeling.

A gentleman drove me from my home to the Mary Winspear Centre. I was greeted with warmth and welcoming smiles and hugs from people at the door. Folks recognized me from previous years and from the community. I sat with several strangers but we were soon acquainted. I didn’t see a single frown – just smiles, laughter and love. The food was delicious. I enjoyed the music, Santa Claus, the decorations and a cuddly teddy bear.

Many thanks to all those involved in giving this precious Christmas gift. It made the celebration very special for me and for many others.

Diana GoughSidney

North Saanich politics, Christmas luncheonReaders respond:

Re: School boards still skirt fee issue (Letters, Dec. 23)

I am currently the teacher and program co-ordinator for Boulders Climbing Academy at Stelly’s secondary school and wanted to clarify on the fee status of our “climbing class.”

Just so the public is aware, our climbing class is a climbing academy much like the lacrosse, rowing and aquatics at Claremont, hockey at Parkland, Spencer and Spectrum, soccer at Reynolds as well as several others in the Capital Regional

District. These academies are set

up to train a specific activity with the hopes of pursuing it at a higher level in the future. They are also set up that so that no student is left behind and administrators and school board officials have policies and procedures set in place for families that are unable to afford certain programs.

While it would be ideal for these programs to be free, it is difficult given the environment they are in. Our academy is

a year long program, where students are focused on climbing or related material every school day. We have students who have transferred to our school from Kamloops, Edmonton and even South Africa.

While I cannot comment on other academies, our academy has a paid coach (the former youth national climbing team coach) who works with the students, as well as paid rock climbing guides who come in to teach the students particular

skills. These people are not teachers, but specialists in their field and need to be paid for their services.

Stelly’s school and the Boulders Climbing Gym make climbing very available to our students and the community. Students are able to climb for free in their normal physical education classes, for an hour right after school, in our outdoor pursuits classes and also take our recreation management course which spends every day in the

climbing wall hosting other school groups from the Capital Regional District.

While this academy and others are specialty programs, they are also unique and make school a special experience. You just have to step into these environments to get a glimpse of what these programs are doing for kids.

Ryan Braunteacher, program

co-ordinator, Boulders Climbing

Academy at Stelly’s

Teacher responds to criticism of school fees

Letters to the editor should discuss issues and stories that have been covered in the pages of the News Review.

To put readers on equal footing, and to be sure that all opinions are heard, please keep letters to less than 300 words.

We reserve the right to edit letters for style, legality, length and taste. The News Review will not print anonymous letters.

Please enclose your phone number for verification of your letter’s authenticity. Phone numbers are not printed.

■ Mail: Letters to the Editor, Peninsula News Review, 6-9843 Second St., Sidney, B.C., V8L 3C7

■ Fax: 250-656-5526■ Email: editor@peninsulanewsreview.

com

Letters to the Editor


Over the past decade Victoria home prices

increased by 128 per cent. Not only have

they outperformed equity markets, but also

almost any other type of investment one could

have made at the end of 2001. Real estate returns

in this area represented a sizzling 8.5 per cent average annual com-pounded rate of return.

If, after a decade of living in his home, an owner sells today, hop-ing to bank some cash, he’ll have to move to a lower-cost area, down-size his home, or both.

Many of us can attri-bute our increasing net worth largely to this unrealized, historical increase in the value of our home. But, will this trend continue for the next decade? Not very likely.

Whenever assets, be they gold, equity markets, or real estate, increase dramatically in value, the risk of a signif-icant correction in value also increases. Real estate prices in Greater Victoria specifically now epitomize such risk.

In Canada today, it is estimated that some 43 per cent of total house-hold income is needed by an average family solely to finance their mortgage, property taxes, and utilities. In British Columbia this figure exceeds 70 per cent. In Vancouver, it’s a horrendous 92 per cent. For Greater Victoria, a specific number is not available, but since our home prices are second only to Vancouver’s, we know that our costs are much higher than the Canadian average. Such costs are clearly not sustainable.

Either wages must rise dramatically – a highly unlikely event – or house prices must soften, if not drop drasti-cally – especially in B.C. In Greater Victoria three years ago, about 20 per cent of active listings sold in any one month. Today that number is close to 10 per cent. With interest rates at rock-bottom levels prop-ping up house values, we know rates can only move upward, eventu-ally further dampening market activity and home values. Because of the premium location we enjoy in Canada, we are more likely to endure moderate pric-ing squalls over the next decade, rather than the devastating monsoon that has occurred in the U.S., but I would keep an umbrella close by.

A retired corporate executive, enjoying post-retirement as a financial consultant, Peter Dolezal is the author of three books. His most recent, the Smart Canadian Wealth-Builder, is avail-able at Tanner’s Books.

6x13

fabricland

A decade to remember for Greater Victoria real estatePeter DolezalReal Savvy

Store Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30am - 9:00 pm Sat. 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Sun. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

VICTORIA

NEW LOCATION: 3170 TILLICUM RD. LOWER LEVEL OUTSIDE OF TILLICUM CENTRE

BESIDE ZELLERS & BELOW OLD NAVY • 250-475-7501

PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, December 30, 2011 www.peninsulanewsreview.com • A7

Caring is what we do best.Berwick Retirement Communities

off ers supportive care for those needing a little extra assistance.

Short term stays are also available for those recuperating from an illness or caregiver respite relief.

Find out what a caring place Berwick is, and live well, here.

CALL BERWICK HOUSE: 250-721-4062 4062 Shelbourne St.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONWWW.BERWICKRETIREMENT.COM

VICTORIA OWNED & MANAGED

A little extra goes a long way.

BERWICKR E T I R E M E N T

C O M M U N I T I E S

CALL BERWICK ROYAL OAK: 250-386-4680

4680 Elk Lake Dr.

PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, December 30, 2011 www.peninsulanewsreview.com • A7

December

12 A two-year saga finally came to a near close in December when two men were convicted of causing an elderly horse to suffer. David Whiffin and Clayton Cunningham were found guilty of causing unnecessary pain and suffering to an animal,

and of not providing proper care in the case of Jalupae the Appaloosa, in provincial court on Dec. 13. Judge Sue Wishart said the men caused the horse to suffer by failing to properly feed it and give Jalupae the dental treatment needed.The men hanged the horse on Sept. 15, 2009 and buried it on Whiffin’s Brentwood Bay property.

They are scheduled for sentencing March 23. The maximum penalty for causing unnecessary suffering is five years in jail, or a $10,000 fine plus 18 months in jail.

4x5

berwick

3x7

visions

2011Looking backThe year in review

September

9 A rumour made the pages of the PNR in September when Tsawout Chief Har-vey Underwood went on

record as seeking a safe way in and out of his community.

The recently elected Under-wood said he and his council were hard at work negotiating a safe access to and exit from the Tsawout First Nation, which sits near the intersection of Mount Newton X Road and Highway 17, with the Ministry of Transporta-tion and Highways.

“We’re looking for the best solution,” he said.

Addressing rumours in the community of a large develop-ment, including Costco, Canadian Tire or Wal-Mart, proposed on Tsawout property, Underwood would only say that he hopes to comment in about four months time, a statement he reiterated as rumours continued in December.

“Right now, it’s safe in and safe out, access off the highway. There’s always the potential [for development] once we have a safe way in and out.”

August

8 Henry Down, now two, struck the hearts of the community when the toddler was diagnosed with cancer in August.

Henry was admitted to the B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver with a diagnosis of neuroblastoma. Henry had a 14 centimetre long,

stage four tumour that doctors said had spread to different parts of his body. He started round after round of chemotherapy. After surgery in December, mom Alix and dad Jo got the good news that Henry was ready to go home.

October

10 A tale of Good Samaritans stood out among election talk in October.

Six people stepped up to the plate after a car veered off Highway 17 on Oct. 26. The vehicle was north-

bound in the passing lane of the Pat Bay Highway around 2 p.m. when it suddenly swept across the travel lane and into a ditch near the Keating X Road turnoff. The vehicle hit the ditch in a skid and rolled onto its side. Six people held the vehicle while awaiting Central Saanich fire. Four happened to be a crew on their way to work and were trained in first aid.

“If the vehicle had flipped it could have caused greater injuries to the driver,” said Cpl. Janis Jean of Central Saanich police at the time. “These Good Samaritans just jumped in to help.”

The 19-year-old Central Saanich driver was taken to Victoria General Hospital with non life threatening injuries.

November

11 New Mayor Alastair Bryson took the helm in Central Saanich, and councillors claimed seats across the region in the Nov. 19 municipal elec-tion. Sidney Mayor Larry Cross reclaimed his

seat in time to celebrate inking a long-term deal for the Ana-cortes ferry. The town approved a 20-year lease with the Seattle-based company for the Anacortes-Sidney route start-ing Jan. 1. The route has been under threat of cancellation in recent years due to state funding cuts.

The ferry service operates until tomorrow, Dec. 31, and resumes March 18.

September – Lead guitarist Brian Smith of Canadian rock

band Trooper performs at the

Charlie White Theatre in

Sidney.

Mayfair Shopping Centre250 381 2266

Frame & Prescription Single Vision Lenses

OR

2 for $179

New PatientsWelcome!

Complete Eye Health Examinations andContact Lens Fittings

250.383.6225

d

Sale ends Jan 31/11

OPTOMETRIST

Located within Visions Optical Tillicum Mall Dr. Anita Lau, O.D.

$100 offDesigner Frames

(See store for details)


10.3” x 2.5”(2 spots)

2.5” x 1”(12 spots)

2” x 3.5”(6 spots)

MARK YOUR January calendar of EVENTS

February calendar of EVENTS

March calendar of EVENTS

Highlighting local

Happy New Year! Jan. 1 – Polar Bear Swim – Lochside beach access (south of Tulista Park) at noonJan. 2 – Lego exhibit – 250 Lego models at the Sidney Muesum, exhibit runs until March 31Jan. 6 to 8 – Race Weekend – Island Radio Opearated Car Club, Mary Winspear Centre. Entry fees $10 to $40. Info: notoriousrc.comJan. 11 to 12 – Blood donor clinic – Mary Winspear Centre. Info: 1-888-2-DONATE or www.marywinspear.caJan. 21 – Robbie Burns dinner with the Greater Victoria Police Pipe Band, Mary Winspear Centre. Info: 250-656-0275 or www.marywinspear.caJan. 27 to 28 – Heidi of the Mountains – Charlie White Theatre at the Mary Winspear Centre

Feb. 12 – Danceworks showcase of winners at the Charlie White Theatre, Mary Winspear Centre. Info: www.marywinspear.caFeb. 15 – Hearts of the Community Volunteer Awards – Charlie White Theatre, Mary Winspear Centre, 12:30 p.m. Info: www.marywinspear.caFeb. 17 – Opera Express – Mary Winspear Centre, 7 p.m. features singers from Pacifi c Opera’s resident artist program, performing operatic favourites, including Bizet’s Carmen. Performers are Dominique Cote, Riccardo Iannello, Miriam Khalil, Andrew Love and Sylvia Szadovski. Info: www.marywinspear.ca

April calendar of EVENTS

May calendar of EVENTS

June calendar of EVENTS

Mar. 1 to 10 – Twoonie Dive-In Movie – Panorama Recreation Centre pool, movies and times by calling 250-656-7271. Admission $2 per person Mar 16 to 18 – Murder at the Howard Johnson’s – Charlie White Theatre at the Mary Winspear Centre. Admission $18. Info: www.marywinspear.caMar. 20 – Piano quartet Made in Canada Ensemble, winners of the 2006 CBC Galaxie Rising Stars Award – Mary Winspear Centre. Info: 250-656-0275 or www.marywinspear.caMar. 24 to 25 – HMS Pinafore by the Gilbert and Sullivan Society, Mary Winspear Centre. Tickets, $27/$25 available at the box offi ce: 250-656-0275

Apr. 4 to 5 – Canadian Blood Services blood donor clinic in activity room two at the Mary Winspear Centre. Call 250-656-0275 for timesApr. 8 – Easter Egg Hunt Swim – Panorama Recreation Centre, 1-3 p.m. Bring your swim suit and meet the Easter bunny. Admission $13 for familiesApr. 8 – Easter egg hunt – Peninsula Celebrations Society hosts the fun event in Dominion Brook Park, across from Panorama Recreation Centre, 1-3 p.m.Apr. 9 – Easter Egg-Stravaganza Skate, Panorama Recreation Centre, 1-2:15 p.m. Easter egg hunt and games for all ages. FreeApr. 24 – Canadian Federation of University Women meeting – Mary Winspear Centre, 7-8 p.m. Free

May 2 to 3– Canadian Blood Services blood donor clinic in activity room two at the Mary Winspear Centre. Call 250-656-0275 for timesMay 13– Mother’s Day swim, Panorama Recreation Centre, 1-3 p.m. Admission $13 for families, mothers swim freeMay 25 to 27 – How the other Half Lives – Peninsula Players community theatre, directed by Sid Clarke, in the Charlie White Theatre. Info: www.marywinspear.ca

June to September – Gallery by the Sea is up for display and voting by the public. Artworks hang off the fi sh market at Beacon PierJune 2 – Brentwood Bay Festival – including a pancake breakfast, market with vendors, music and parade. Info: 250-652-1758June 2-Oct. 6 – Peninsula Country Market displays its wares in open air at the Saanich FairgroundsJune 7 to Aug. 23 – Sidney Summer Market – early evening along Beacon Avenue, between First and Fifth every Thursday. Entertainment, food, gifts, fresh produce, hand-made crafts and more. Info: 250-655-6433 or email [email protected] 17 – Father’s Day swim – Panorama Recreation Centre. Admission, $13 for families, fathers swim freeJune 30 – Sidney Days Canada Day cake and fi reworks at Beacon Park

National Bank Financial is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of National Bank of Canada which a public company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (NA: TSX).

Managing the world’s most important investments: YOURS! The Cannery Building

#205-2537 Beacon Avenue Sidney, B.C.

250-657-2200We are proud to be a part of your community.

Banner_Augutst2011.indd 1 11-11-29 12:15 PM

www.lollygobblesweets.com

Sweet shop Sidneys traditional

candy store

Lolly Gobbleph: 778 426 2541A-9774 Third St, Sidney

Visit www.candybouquet.com or contact the Candy Bouquet Franchise nearest youFor all your hearing needs • 778-426-4876

April is...Dental Health Month

7181 West Saanich Road, Brentwood Bay • 250-652-1235 Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Closed Sundays & Holidays

February is...Heart & Stroke Month


VideoExpress

Continuing to serve the Saanich Peninsulafor over 20 years and counting!

2 for 1Movie Rental

EXPIRES JANUARY 15, 2012Limit one coupon per household

Not to be combined with any other specials

Over 10,000 movies to choose from!New releases, TV series, foreign titles, documentaries,

children’s titles, Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii games!

SPECIALS$2.50 Wednesday - $2.99 after 9pm

Senior’s discountSee in store for details

#301 - 9810 7th St. (by Thrifty F

www.videoexpresssidney.com

• Drain Rock • Ice Melter• Sand Bags

• Topsoil • Manure• Compost • Mulch• Sand

• Aggregate• Slate

• Fertilizer• Grass Seed

• Pond Supplies• Small Load Delivery

We retail bulk landscape materials as well as small amounts, such as pails or bags. We offer delivery for

large and small loads.

2078 Henry Ave West250.656.6719

www.gravelmarkt.net

Winter Sale30%-50% off all frames for the month of January

Sidney Eyeland Optical2451 Beacon Ave. • 250.656.3626

PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW -Friday, December 30, 2011 www.peninsulanewsreview.com • A9PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW -Friday, December 30, 2011 www.peninsulanewsreview.com • A9

CALENDARS

October calendar of EVENTS

November calendar of EVENTS

December calendar of EVENTS

events on the Saanich Peninsula throughout 2012

July calendar of EVENTS

August calendar of EVENTS

September calendar of EVENTS

July to August – Music in the Park – Pioneer Park in Brentwood Bay hosts live music on Wednesday nights. Bring a picnic and blanket to enjoy the performances July 1 – Canada Day parade on Beacon Avenue and Sidney Days festivities at Tulista Park hosted by Peninsula Celebrations SocietyJuly 1 – annual Slegg Build-a-Boat Competition at Beacon Park ends in a traditionally hilarious race at Glass Beach (at the foot of Beacon Avenue), 1-4 p.m.July 8 to Aug. 20 –Peninsula Celebrations Society presents its Summer Sounds concerts in Beacon Park, Sidney, every Sunday 2-4 p.m.July 10 – Probus Club of Sidney – every second Tuesday of the month at the Mary Winspear Centre. Meet other retirees who want to maintain an active social life. 9:30 a.m. Free

Aug. 4-5 – Saanich Historical Artifacts Society’s Heavy Truck Show, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Heritage Acres. Info: www.shas.caAug. 25-26 – Sixth annual North Saanich Flavour Trail, a tour of North Saanich farms, wineries, nurseries, markets and restaurants. Visit www.northsaanich.ca to confi rm dates

Sept. 10 – Peninsula Garden Club – discuss gardening tips, ideas and questions. Annual memberships $25 or $20 for seniors. 7:30 p.m. Info: peninsulagardenclub.caSept. 15-16 – Fall threshing weekend at Heritage Acres, 7321 Lochside Dr. (off Island View Road) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: www.shas.ca

Oct. 12 to 14 – Sidney Fine Art Show – the Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula’s ninth annual event is at Mary Winspear Centre. Info: http://blog.sidneyfi neartshow.comOct. 20-21 – Saanich Peninsula Fall Studio Tour – hosted by the Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula. Info: cacsp.com

Nov. 17 – Breakfast with Santa hosted by the Peninsula Celebrations Society at the Shoal Centre (10030 Resthaven Dr.) 8:30-11 a.m.Nov. 17 – Sidney Sparkles Christmas parade – Peninsula Celebrations Society presents the annual parade on Beacon Avenue followed by the lighted sailpast best viewed from Port Sidney to Tulista Park

December – Butchart Gardens Magic of Christmas – Christmas is a magical wonderland, including carollers, a festive brass band and an outdoor ice skating rinkDec. 7-9 and 14-16 – Christmas in the Village at Heritage Acres at 7321 Lochside Dr. (off Island View Road). Visit www.shas.ca to confi rm dates

2468 Beacon Avenue, Sidney 250.656.5561www.marlintravel.ca/beaconavenue

what is your

Spa Resorts • All Inclusive Packages • Cruises • EuropeGroup & Adventure Travel • Destination Weddings

Travel Insurance • Foreign Currency Exchange and more!

nclusive Packages • Cruises • Europe

...we’ll get you there!...we’ll get you th

perfect vacation

See us for all ofyour halloween needs!


Sidney’s

Pet Centre& Aquatics

See us for all your pet’s needs!

9769 Fifth St., Sidney250-656-3314

COLLECTIBLES & ANTIQUESUNIQUE QUALITY ITEMSAFFORDABLE PRICES

778-426-1660 26 - 6782 VEYANESS RD.www.theoldattic.ca

HOURS OF OPERATION: Fri 12 - 4 , Sat & Sun 10 - 46800 Veyaness Rd., Saanichton 250-652-3090

Proud to Support Our Community!

3000 Stautw Rd., Saanichton250.544.0508

3000 Stautw Rd., Saanichton

Award-winning park on the beautiful Saanich Peninsula.

2356 BEACON AVENUESIDNEY • 250-656-2712

DO IT

YO

URSE

LF

HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am to 9:00 pm,Sat. 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Sun. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

GORDON HULME LTD.

PROFESSIONALS

AND INSURANCE

REAL ESTATE

YOUR LOCAL

2444 Beacon Ave., SidneyREAL ESTATE • HOME INSURANCE • AUTOPLAN

ProvidingProfessional Insurance & Real Estate Service

for Over 80 Years

250-656-1154INSURANCE

250-656-4626REAL ESTATE

ProvidingProfessional

Insurance & Real Estate Service for

100 Years

Triple Threat Musical Theatre Classes present:

HEIDI OF THE MOUNTAINS“Heidi of the Mountains” is the delightful story of a spirited young mountain girl who becomes a companion to a disabled child, Clara. Heidi and the children of Dorfl i will

have you all believing that miracles can and do happen!

Tickets: 10$ Adults & $5 Children • Triple Threat February registration now open!

UNDER THE MANGO TREETimal is a precocious girl who relishes her life under the mango tree. She misses her mother, but still has

her grandmother and her beloved Bappu, who she waits excitedly for at the end of each workday.Then, one day, Bappu tells Timal that he is leaving for Canada, a far off country where he will try to build a better life for them both. Timal cannot go, but he promises to write, and that soon they’ll be reunited.Under the Mango Tree is a powerfully affective one woman show that looks at an immigrant experience through the eyes of those left behind. Through Timal and Bappu’s letters we see Canada from afar, as a

land of hope, as the home to an alien culture, and as a void that can swallow someone whole.

January 22, 2012 • 2:00pm • All Tickets $15


Although the Panthers are in the midst of a two week Christmas break, jolly old Saint Nick in his red suit and white beard still found time in his busy schedule to gift wrap and place a familiar package under the club’s Christmas tree. Trevor Yee, 20, was re-obtained from the Kerry Park Islanders in a deal completed just before Christmas, bringing back the local product into the den to finish off his junior career. The Panthers also received future considerations in the deal, but gave up 20-year-old Cole Peterson and his younger brother 18-year-old Kyle Peterson. Yee originally signed with the Panthers as a 16-year-old, but later spent time with the Saanich Braves and more recently with the Islanders.

“Cole Peterson wanted to finish off his Junior playing days in Kerry Park,” said Panthers co-owner Pete Zubersky. “His brother wanted to join Cole and the Islanders organization wanted to acquire the two players. We were very interested in Trevor. He is a top six forward and is fantastic in the dressing room and community. This is the type of player we want to have in our organization. Our coach Rob Armstrong spoke with Trevor after the deal was completed and he said that Trevor was really excited to be coming back to the Pen-insula.”

It doesn’t look like the Panthers are done shuf-fling the deck.

“We want to add to what we have right now,” said Zubersky. “We feel we can be competitive with what we have at this point, but if we have a chance to make an addition we will do that. I don’t necessarily want to see any of our kids moved out – I actually quite like the group we have – but if there is an opportunity to make an addition that will strengthen our core, we would not hesitate to do that.”

Fans can next see Yee in action on Jan. 6 at 7:30 p.m. when they host the Victoria Cougars at Pan-orama Recreation Centre. And if Santa will have dropped off a couple of other late gifts under the tree by that time, the Panthers wouldn’t mind.

[email protected]

Santa leaves Yee under tree

Recently re-aquired Trevor Yee darts up the ice playing as a young Panther at Panorama Recreation Centre several years ago.

Gordon Lee photo

TACOMA80 Tacoma Drive902 434-0366

PU

BLI

CAT

ION

: K

amlo

ops

This

Wee

k, V

icto

ria

Reg

iona

l, K

elow

na C

apit

al N

ews

/ A

D#

: 0

5-2

0X-

DE

C3

1-B

CA

B-1

C /

SIZ

E: 7

5/1

6”

X 1

1”

SATURDAY DECEMBER 31st ONLY!

THE SHOPPERS OPTIMUM POINTS®

WHEN YOUSPEND $50 OR

MORE** ON ALMOST ANYTHING IN THE STORE.

While quantities last. We reserve the right to limit quantities. *Our regular Price. **Offer valid Saturday, December 31st, 2011 only. Points are issued according to the net pre-tax purchase total of eligible products after redemptions and discounts and before taxes using a valid Shoppers Optimum Card®. Excludes prescription purchases, Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points®, Shoppers Optimum® MasterCard® points, products that contain codeine, tobacco products (where applicable), lottery tickets, passport photos, stamps, transit tickets and passes, event tickets, gift cards, prepaid phone cards, prepaid card products and Shoppers Home Health Care® locations. Offer applies to photofinishing services that are picked up and paid for on Saturday, December 31st only. Not to be used in conjunction with any other Shoppers Optimum Points® promotions or offers.

PLUS THESE SATURDAY ONLY SPECIALS DECEMBER 31st

TACOMATACOMA80 Tacoma Drive80 Tacoma Drive80 Tacoma Drive80 Tacoma Drive80 Tacoma Drive80 Tacoma Drive

REST OF W EEK 2/10.99

2/699

COCA-COLA or PEPSI REGULAR or DIET 12 x 355mL Selected Flavoursor 5.49 case. Limit 4+ Deposit & Enviro Levy Where Applicable

REST OF WEEK 2.99

2/$5

COCA-COLA or PEPSI REGULAR or DIET 6 x 710mL Selected Typesor 2.99 each. Limit 4+ Deposit & Enviro Levy Where Applicable

REST OF WEEK 1.99

169EACH REST OF WEEK 2.49

2/$4

CHRISTIE COOKIES or CRACKERS Selected Types & SizesLimit 4. After limit 1.99

LAY’S (220g), SUN CHIPS (225g - 240g) or RUFFLES (225g) CHIPS Selected Typesor 2.49 each. Limit 4

REST OF WEEK 2.99

199EACH

REST OF WEEK 5.99

499EACH

LIFE BRAND PAPER TOWEL (8 Roll), ERASER PADS (2’s) or GLASS CLEANER (950mL)Limit 4. After limit 2.99

TIDE LIQUID (1.18L) or POWDER (1.1kg) LAUNDRY DETERGENT Selected TypesLimit 4. After limit 5.99

REST OF WEEK 2.99

279EACH

MAXWELL HOUSE INSTANT COFFEE (150g - 200g) or NESTLÉ COFFEE-MATE ORIGINAL CREAMER (450g) Selected Types Limit 4. After limit 2.99

REST OF WEEK 5.99

579EACH

MAXWELL HOUSEORIGINAL ROAST GROUND COFFEE 925gLimit 4. After limit 5.99

25%off*

ALL VITAMINS or NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCTS

REST OF WEEK 9.99

899EACH

MOTRIN (150’s), TYLENOL EASY OPEN TABLETS or CAPLETS Selected Types & SizesLimit 4. After limit 9.99

REST OF WEEK 1.49

99¢EACH

40%off*REST OF WEEK 99¢

88¢EACH

IRISH SPRINGDEODORANT BAR SOAP3 x 90g Selected Types Limit 4. After limit 1.49

COLGATE EXTRA CLEAN TOOTHBRUSH or TOOTHPASTE (75mL - 100mL) Selected TypesExcludes PremiumLimit 4. After limit 99¢

REST OF WEEK 4.99

399EACH

BELLE COLORHAIR COLOUR Limit 4 After limit 4.99

QUOBRUSHES Selected Types

05-20X-DEC31-BCAB-1C.indd 1 11-12-22 11:06 AM

DESIGNER HOME

LOTTERY

MILLIONAIRE

VGH & UBC HOSP ITAL FOUNDATI ON

Your Oceanview Home...White Rock: 14495 Marine Dr. Open Daily, 11am ~ 5pm... or $2.4 Million Cash

Winner will choose 1 prize option; other prize options will not be awarded. Rules of Play: MillionaireLottery.com

HURRY...FINAL CHANCE!Start the new year as a Multi Millionaire

Make it a Very Happy New Year...DEADLINE Midnight Jan.10

Chances are 1 in 117,000 (total tickets for sale) to win a grand prize. BC Gaming Event Licence #37361

Know your limit, play within it.Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca 19+ to play!

MillionaireLottery.com1-888-445-5825

Or at


2011Sports top five

Black Press/file photo

Panthers players celebrate winning the Cyclone Taylor Cup last spring.

The defending Paterson Memorial Trophy holders are easily the No. 1 story of 2011.

The Peninsula junior B hockey team swept a best-of-five series in three straight games against Comox in March, then made a major comeback over rival Victoria Cougars to clinch the the team’s second-straight VIJHL title.

They followed that with win-ning the Cyclone Taylor Cup in Fernie, B.C. The Panthers topped last season with a fourth-place finish at the Keystone Cup.

At Keystone, the Cats edged the Pilot Butte Storm in the first round-robin game of the Keystone Cup in Sherwood Park, Alta. They won 1-0 but dropped the next game

6-2 to the host Sherwood Park Knights, who would go on to win silver. Next up they lost to eventual Keystone Cup winners Blackfalds

Ford Wranglers in a narrow 7-6 game. The Panthers pummelled the Arborg Ice Dawgs 8-3 to finish round-robin play in contention for the bronze medal.

The Panthers dropped their rematch with the Storm in the bronze medal game 5-3.

The headline grabbing contin-ued into this season. Come fall, the team fell under league own-ership and former owners Pete

Zubersky and John Wilson paired up to take the reins.

[email protected]

Peninsula Panthers

SPORTS IN REVIEW:Continues on page A12

Cowry Kitchen Station CORP

cowrykitchen.comVisit our showroom, websilte or call today!

863 View Street, Victoria250.590.8556

Granite Counter Tops

Starting at$35/sq.ft

Honey Maple Solid Kitchen Cabinets

10'x10' Kitchen

Starting at$1,688

BEST PRICE | BEST QUALITY | BEST SERVICE

With over $2,000 countertop purchase

FREE!Italian

Stainless Steel Faucet

Save time, save money.

Visit our other Black Press sites

STORES • FLYERS • DEALS COUPONS • BROCHURES • CATALOGUES

CONTESTS • PRODUCTS

STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS

PRODUCTS STORES FLYER

Make the resolution to

save time and money with flyerland.caAuthor of:

• The Naked Homeowner• The Naked Traveller• The Smart Canadian Wealth-builder

Truly objective adviceand assistance indeveloping yourcomprehensive

FINANCIAL PLANfor wealth-creation

and wealth-preservation.

DOLEZAL CONSULTANTS LTD.PERSONAL FINANCIAL

CONSULTING SERVICES to INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND

BUSINESSESPeter Dolezal B.A., M.B.A.

“NO Products to sell ensures objectivity”www.dolezalconsultants.ca

[email protected]


2011Sports

Annie Ewart

Erinne Willock

Erinne Willock raises her hand in triumph, winning the women’s elite Bastion Square Grand Prix in May.

A member of the B.C. Cycling Team, Annie Ewart was chosen by the Canadian Cycling Association for international competition.

This year, the Brentwood Bay teen was a mem-ber of the junior and senior women Canadian World Championship teams competing in Den-mark (junior) and Gatineau, Que. (senior).

In Copenhagen, Denmark, she finished seventh in junior world road championships time trial in Copenhagen.

The Pacific Cycling Centre athlete came away with two golds and one silver medal at the junior nationals in Ontario in early July.

She finished second at junior national champi-onships Criterium Challenge in Toronto, Ont.

In the Victoria Cycling Festival, she finished sec-ond in the Kona Russ Hays Time Trial and was the first junior – fifth overall – in the Bastion Square Grand Prix criterium.

Pacific Cycling Centre athlete Erinne Willock won the overall individ-ual title of the Women’s Prestige Cycling Series. The four-race series included the Redlands Classic, the SRAM Tour of the Gila, the Nature Valley Grand Prix and the Cascade Classic.

Stelly’s graduate Wil-lock – who competes for Team TIBCO/To the Top – had two second-place finishes, at the Redlands Classic and Nature Valley, and a fourth at the Cascade Classic, but she missed the Tour of the Gila because of a broken collar bone.

“Winning the title is a really nice bonus,” Wil-lock said. “I felt great heading over to Europe … I’m happy I was able to do well at all the ones I participated in.”

In September, she finished 33rd among elite women at world championships held in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Track teensTwo Peninsula runners helped bring the girls

relay team to Team B.C. victory at the Western Canada Summer Games in Kamloops in August. With a healthy 30-metre lead over second-place finishers Athletics Alberta, the team of Casey Atkin, Danielle Delage (both from the Peninsula), Devan Wiebe and Katie Reid also beat the record for the 4 x 400 relay by five seconds.

For her field activities as a hammer thrower, Sidney’s Courtenay Neville-Rutherford was named the B.C. Athletics Association’s top female athlete in her age group in late November.

Parkland secondary qualified 18 student athletes to the Lower Vancouver Island Champi-onships held in May the University of Victoria. Also Peninsula Track and Field athletes, the st accounted for 36 qualifying performances in 32 events.

Casey Atkin and Danielle Delage celebrate their gold medal moment at the Western Canada Summer Games.

Vic City rowersVictoria City Rowing Club juniors left their mark

at two prestigious international regattas in May. The Vic City Rowing Club came in second overall in a field of more than 40 clubs at the Brentwood College Regatta in Mill Bay.

Rowing clubs from around British Columbia, Washington State, Oregon and California com-peted at the largest junior international regatta on the West Coast. Victoria City Rowing Club won gold in the senior girls lightweight coxed four, the senior boys junior varsity double and the junior boys coxed quad and eight. Sammamish Rowing Association finished on top of the overall stand-ings with 783.5 points. Victoria City Rowing Club (703.5) was second.

The Victoria City Rowing Club senior A boys and girls eight crews also qualified and competed in the prestigious Windermere Cup Regatta in Seattle. Both the junior A boys and girls varsity crews qualified for the event by being the fastest Canadian eight crews at the Brentwood College regatta.

The Vic City boats were the only Canadian crews in their respective junior eight races. For the boys, cox Aidan Horth led the crew of Graham Obee, Nick Lee, Theron Finley, Sean Carnduff, Zac de Vries, Nick Reimer, Curtis Ottenbreit and Braedan Drouillard to a very respectable fourth place.

The junior A girls eight coxed by Victoria McK-ean also led the crew of Natalie Ross, Allie DeLarge, Emily Lehre, Megan McDonald, Ravana Eagleheart, Jessica Stewart, Keira Flanagan and Shannon Huff to a hard fought fourth place finish.

Annie Ewart graduated from Stelly’s and cycled to international competition this year.


Senior’s DayFirst Tuesday of Every Month

your purchasefor citizens 55 +

(upon presentation of an ID card.)

10%off

DIRECTPAYMENT

The AIR MILES® program, another great reason to shop at RONA!

Off er valid fi rst Tuesday of every month at Rona in Victoria Langford only. Off er valid upon presentation of an ID card. Applicable on single transaction purchases only. Only “cash and carry” purchases paid by cash, debit or major credit cards are eligible. Off er not applicable to the purchase of gift cards and may not be combined with a no fee, no interest fi nancing off er or any other off er. Not available for in-house accounts and clients with contractual agreements. Details in store. ®™Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by Loyalty Management Group Canada Inc. and RONA inc. *VISA Int./Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec (FCDQ) and RONA, authorized users.

Off er valid at this store only:

Langford850 Langford Parkway,Victoria, BC250 478-6680

Plus, earn3x the AIR MILES™reward miles with a purchase of $60 or more(before taxes)

Benefi ts of Metal Roofi ng Metal roofs are attractive and come in a broad spectrum of colors and designs.

Metal roofi ng is non-combustible and provides fi re resistance.

Metal roofs are low maintenance and long lasting, resisting decay, discoloration and mildew.

Metal roofs have excellent performance in wind resistance, water, snow, and iceshedding. They are also hail resistant.

Metal roofs provide an excellent method for re-roofi ng existing roofs and increase your building’s value.

Metal roofs are energy effi cient.

DISCOVER YOUR LEAKING ROOF JUST WON’T HOLD UP ANY LONGER?

A Metal Roof Won’t Let You Down!

Call for your FREE Quote

250-382-5154WE’VE MOVED!

875 Viewfi eld Rd.

www.irwinvi.com

New Patients Welcome!Complete eye health examinationContact lens fi ttings

OPTOMETRIST

“We will make it perfectly clear in about an hour.”

For Appointment please call

Call 250 383 62253170 Tillicum Rd, Victoria

Located within the Tillicum Mall Visions 1 hour Optical location Dr. Anita Lau, O.D.

250-655-07072480 Beacon, Sidney

Our best GIC rate!2.70%

Subject to rate change, minimum deposit.

C.D.I.C./C.U.D.I.C./ASSURIS INSURED1yr - 1.90%2yr - 2.05%3yr - 2.25%Doug Wedman, CFP

4yr - 2.40%5yr - 2.70%TSFA - 1.75%

PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, December 30, 2011 www.peninsulanewsreview.com • A13A12 www.peninsulanewsreview.com Fri, Dec 30, 2011, Peninsula News Review

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

LIEUTENANT COLONEL

JACK WILLIAM KAISER

JUNE 28, 1924- DECEMBER 2, 2011

It is with much sadness we announce the pass-ing of our father, Jack Kaiser.Please see the Victoria Times Colonist for full obituary Memorial ser-vice January 14th, 2012 1pm, Cadet’s Hall, 1979Anson, Saanich, BC.RSVP Gary [email protected]

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHRISTMAS CORNER

AURICLE LAWNS- Hedge, tree pruning, winter clean, pwr wash, snow rmvl. 882-3129

LEGALS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Re: Estate of CONSTANCE NEAL GRABER, Deceased

Date of Death: November 27, 2011

Creditors and others hav-ing claims against the Es-tate of Constance Neal Graber, late of 126 – 2315 Mills Road, Sidney, BC, are hereby required to send particulars of their claims to the Executor at 1280 Douglas Street, PO Box 8043, Victoria, BC, V8W 3R7, on or before January 23, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Execu-tor has notice.

The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company,

Executor

By its solicitors:Jones Emery

Hargreaves Swan

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and other having claims against the Estate of Margaret Eliza-beth Barr Bigelow, De-ceased, who died on the 1st day of April, 2008, are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor, R. Kenneth Ste-venson at #112-7088 West Saanich Road, Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, V8M 1P9, before the 24th day of January, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Es-tate among the parties en-titled thereto, having re-gard to the claims of which he has notice.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

PERSONALS

DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/Short-Term Relation-ships, Free to Try!!! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate con-versation, Call: #4011 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet Local Single La-dies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

HOT GUYS! HOT CHAT! HOT FUN! Try Free! Call 250-220-3334 or 800-777-8000.www.interactivemale.com

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

BE YOUR Own boss with Great Canadian Dollar Store. Franchise opportunities now available. Call today for details 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

DON’T JUST Visit, Live it! Ag-ricultural placements in Eu-rope, UK, Australia or New Zealand. Wide range of jobs (4-12 months) awaiting experi-enced individuals ages 18-30. AgriVenture arranges every-thing. Booking now for spring departures. 1-888-598-4415. www.agriventure.com.Canadian farmers looking for an extra hand in their busy season are also invited to ap-ply for an international trainee.

DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

All CDL Drivers wanted: Ex-cellent mileage pay + bonus-es. Require valid passport. Deliver new & used vehicles long haul in U.S. & Canada. Piggyback training available. Toll-Free 1-855-781-3787.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance edu-cation, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month pro-gram is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available.

Toll-free 1-87-STENBERGwww.stenbergcollege.com

HELP WANTED

Alberta earthmoving company re-quires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will work in a mod-ern shop and also have mechanics truck for fi eld work. The job is at Ed-son, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawl-ers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051.

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: Heavy Duty Mechanic. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax re-sume to 250-287-9259

Horticultural Labourer needed at Eurosa Farms,

Brentwood Bay.Duties include picking and packing fl owers and crop

maintenance. No experience necessary. $9.79/hr. 40+ hrs/week. 5-6 days/weekWork available in 2012:

Mar 1- Nov 1. Send resume to Fax: 250-652-6949

E-mail: [email protected]

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

INCLUSION WORKER - Full time 1-1(contract position) The Inclusion Worker will support a young man living with Autism to develop skills needed to be active in the community. Re-quired Qualifi cations - valid BCDL, experience supporting people with disabilities, fi rst aid, be able to use visual schedule and picture ex-change, behaviour manage-ment techniques. Please apply to offi [email protected] or fax 250.721.2571 with your re-sume and covering letter.

Req’d F/T Live-in-Caregiver with exp to look after elderly parents; providing timely meals; providing required medication on time, providing care & assistance; helping in daily activities. Sal: $10/hr Knowledge of English, Punjabi an asset. Contact Amarjit @dhar iwalamar j i [email protected] Fax: 778-426-4414 Location: Sidney, BC.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

THAI CORNER Rest. Req’s 2 F/T Thai Food Cook, 3 to 5 yrs Exp. $3000/mo. Please email: [email protected] or mail apply to: 2231 Bradford Ave., Sidney, B.C., V8L 2C8.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PRO MAC MANUFACTURING

WELDERS & MACHINISTS

Pro Mac Manufacturing in Duncan BC is a manu-facturer of machinery parts, custom fabrica-tions and industrial Brushcutters. We are ex-panding our fabrication and machining depart-ments and are looking for:• STEEL FABRICATORS • WELDERSWe require qualifi ed Journeyman Welders and Fabricators to lay-out, fi t, fabricate and weld steel assemblies. CWB ticket or qualifi ca-tions an asset.• MACHINISTWe require qualifi ed Journeyman Machinists for Manual and/or CNC machining.Pro Mac offers a superior compensation package of wages, benefi ts and pension.

Please forward resumes to Pro Mac

Manufacturing at [email protected]

or fax 250-746-4799 Attn: Phil Humber.

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

PAWN SHOP Online: get cash fast! Sell or get a loan for your watch, jewelry, gold, dia-monds, art or collectibles - from home! Toll-Free: 1-888-435-7870 www.PAWNUP.com

M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

DIGITAL PHOTO retouch, ed-iting, add/remove objects/peo-ple. Tribute posters, home mo-vies to CD/DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

APPLIANCES

WANTED: CLEAN fridge’s, upright freezers, 24” stoves, portable dishwashers, less than 15 yrs old. McFarland In-dustries, (250)885-4531.

BUILDING SUPPLIES

METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.

FRIENDLY FRANK

1500 W portable Oil Heater (new), $45 obo. Call 250-381-7200.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fi r, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest fi re-wood producer offers fi rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

CAN’T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Com-prehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.

FAST RELIEF the First Night!! Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramps Gone. Sleep Soundly, Safe with Medication, Proven Results. 1-800-765-8660. www.allcalm.com

NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS- $2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enter-prise Cres, Victoria. Gold-stream Press Division.

STEEL BUILDINGS End of season deals! Overstock must go - make an offer! Free deliv-ery to most areas. Call to check inventory and free bro-chure 1-800-668-5111 ext 170

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

ANTIQUES, BOOKS, col-lectibles, furniture, china, jew-ellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700

REAL ESTATE

WE BUY HOUSESDamaged House?

Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your HouseQuick Cash & Private.Mortgage Too High and

House won’t sell?Can’t make payments?

We will Lease Your House,Make your Payments

and Buy it Later!

Call: 1-250-616-9053www.webuyhomesbc.com

HOUSES FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

SAVE ON COMMISSIONSell your home for $6900

or 1% plus $900 feesFULL MLS SERVICE!

CALL: 250-727-8437Jasmine Parsonswww.jasmineparsons.comOne Percent Realty V.I.

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

COOK ST Village area. 1bdrm, hardwood fl oors. Heat,hot water, storage, parking incl$795 ns or pets. 250-595-5162

JAMES BAY, char home, 1 large bdrm, 1050 sq ft, 1.5blks from harbour, $1250 H/W& heat incl’d, 250-881-3659.

MALAHAT 1 & 2 Bdrms- Panoramic views. Serene &secure. All amenities on-site,fi rewood. $700-$1200 inclu-sive. Monthly/Weekly. Pets okwith refs. 25 min commute todowntown Victoria. Must havereferences. 250-478-9231.

MCKENZIE AVE- in TuscanyVillage (walking distance to Uvic), 2 bdrms, 2 bath. $1600.Jan 1. Call (250)472-6833.

OAK BAY Junction. Feb. 1st. 1-bdrm in quiet, senior’s 55+building. $660. Heat, h/w incl.N/P. Share purchase required.1678 Fort St. (250) 595-4593.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

SIDNEY, 3BR, Great location, Recently reno’d, garage, fenced yard, $1350. Dean250-857-2210 ref.

HOMES FOR RENT

LANGFORD- 4 bdrm home, 3bath,approx 3000sq ft. $1700+utils. Equitex 250-386-6071.

NORTH SAANICH- lrg 1 bdrmloft in rural setting, lrg deckoverlooking farmland. Sharedlaundry. N/S, pet friendly.$900. Available now. Call(250)652-7707.

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE

www.bcclassifi ed.com

Call 250-388-3535

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

HOMES WANTED

A14 • www.peninsulanewsreview.com Friday, December 30, 2011 - PENINSULA NEWS REVIEWPeninsula News Review Fri, Dec 30, 2011 www.peninsulanewsreview.com A13 RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

SIDNEY- 2006 1 level 3 bdrm, 2 bath executive home w/gas F/P, attached dbl garage, close to downtown. $2500. Avail Now. (250)652-7707.

SIDNEY: OCEAN view, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, close to town, $1950/mo. 1-877-353-5552 or [email protected]

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

COLWOOD, UNFURN’D room available, incls all utils, $450. (Avail immed). 250-858-6930.

SUITES, LOWER

CEDAR HILL Golf course- 1 bdrm, private entrance, off street parking, W/D, utils in-cluded. NS/NP. Available Jan 1. $800. Call (250)595-0505.

COLWOOD LOWER suite, 1 bdrm, 1050sq ft, single $900, couple $950. (250)955-8757.

SIDNEY- 1 bdrm + studio. In-door cat OK. Sep entrance, N/S. $800. (250)812-4154.

SIDNEY- (5th Street) Available now. Pet ok, 2 bdrms, 1 bath, coin op, $1050, inclds H/W. Above store. Equitex, 250-386-6071.

SUITES, UPPER

DOWNTOWN SIDNEY lge sunny 2bdrm, 1.5bath, modern open kitchen, 1 blk to ocean/main St. Garden, sun-room/den, FP, parking, NS, $1240 mo incls W/D, Feb. 1. Hugo at 403-259-1870 or call (evenings) at 403-253-5285.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

DreamCatcher Auto Loans“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -

Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals1-800-910-6402www.PreApproval.cc

AUTO SERVICES

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

CASH PAIDFOR ALL VEHICLES in

all conditions in all locations

250-885-1427Call us fi rst & last, we pay the highest fair price for all

dead & dying vehicles.Don’t get pimped, junked or

otherwise chumped!

TRANSPORTATION

BEATERS UNDER $1000

CARS

2009 HYUNDAI Elantra. 1-owner, only 14,000 Kms, still on warranty, excellent condi-tion, $18,500. 250-360-0892.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

VTRUCKS & ANS

$0-$1000 CASH For Junk Cars/Trucks Will tow away any car or truck in 45 mins. FREE!

TowPimp.com 250-588-7172

toll free 1-888-588-7172

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING

ACCOUNTINGVida Samimi

Certifi ed General Accountant

Bookkeeping, Audit,Payroll, HST. Set up &

Training. E-FileTAX

250-477-4601

PENNIE’$ BOOKKEEPING Services for small business. Simply/Quickbooks. No time to get that paperwork done? We do data-entry, GST, payroll, year-end prep, and training. 250-661-1237

CARPENTRY

DEEP COVE Renovations. General Contracting. Special-izing in fi nish carpentry. Hon-est , Reliable. (250) 882-0897.

QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656.www.wingfi eldcontracting.com

INSTCARPET ALLATION

MALTA FLOORING Installa-tion. Carpets, laminates, hard-wood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278

CLEANING SERVICES

MALTA HOUSECLEANING. BBB. Best rates. Residen-tial/Comm. 250-388-0278

QUALITY HOUSECLEANER or caregiver, very reliable. Call (250)656-3362 after 6pm.

COMPUTER SERVICES

A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer les-sons, maintenance and prob-lem solving. Des, 250-656-9363, 250-727-5519.

CONTRACTORS

CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood fl oor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877


CONTRACTORS


DRYWALL

AARON’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bond-ed. Free est. 250-880-0525.

MALTA DRYWALL & Paint-ing. Residential/Commercial. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

MUD on the RUN. Small dry-wall repairs, textures & reno-vations. Ross (250)812-4879.

ELECTRICAL

250-361-6193. QUALITY Electric. Reno’s plus. Visa ac-cepted. Small jobs ok. #22779

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renova-tions. Residential & Commer-cial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $35/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

WATTS ON ELECTRIC, Resi-dential, Commercial, Renova-tions. #100213. 250-418-1611.

VAEXCA TING & DRAINAGE

RAINTEK SPECIAL! Keep your basement dry with Rain-Tek! Camera inspection & roto-rooting of your perimeter drain tiles for $129.www.raintek.ca 250-896-3478.

FENCING

AAA. NO job too small. Fenc-es, decks, installation & repair. References, affordable, expe-rienced. Les (250)880-2002.

ALL TYPES of fencing, re-pairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.


FENCING

MALTA FENCING & DECKS. BBB member. Best rates. Please call (250)388-0278.

FURNITURE REFINISHING

FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & deliv-ery. References available. 250-475-1462.

GARDENING

10% OFF! Fall Cleanups, Pruning, Hedge & Shrub Trim-ming. Hauling. 250-479-6495.

PREPARATION FOR Fall, Winter & Spring. Professional garden & landscape services. Maintenance, design & instal-lations. Call (250)474-4373.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

DIAMOND DAVE Gutter cleaning, gutter guard, power washing, roof de-mossing. Call 250-889-5794.

GUTTER CLEANING, repairs, de-mossing. Windows, power washing. 250-478-6323.

GUTTER CLEANING. Re-pairs, Maintenance, Gutter-guard, Leaf traps. Grand Xteri-or Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778.

PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter cleaning, repairs, up-grades & maintenance. WCB, Free est. 250-881-2440.

HANDYPERSONS

AAA. NO job too small. Fenc-es, decks, installation & repair. References, affordable, expe-rienced. Les (250)880-2002.

AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, fl oor-ing, painting, drywall, small re-nos. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961


HANDYPERSONS

MALTA HANDYMAN. BBB member. Best rates. Please call (250)388-0278.

SENIOR HANDYMAN- Household repairs. Will assist do-it yourselfers. Fred, 250-888-5345.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.

FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.


HAULING AND SALVAGE

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CARPENTRY. ALL TRADES. 40 yrs exp. Free Estimates. BBB. Ref’s. 250-361-6304.

IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and reno-vations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisifi [email protected]

MALTA DRAIN Tiles. Replace and Repair. BBB member, best rates. (250)388-0278.

MALTA HOUSE Renos & Re-pairs. BBB member. Best rates. (250)388-0278.


INSULATION

MALTA BLOWN insulation & batting. Removal. Best rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

C.B.S. Masonry Brick, Stone, Concrete, Paving, Chimneys, Sidewalks, Patios, Repair, Re-place, Re-build, Renew. “Quality is our Guarantee” Free Est’s & Competitive Pric-es. (250)294-9942, 589-9942 www.cbsmasonry.com

& MOVING STORAGE

2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on lo-cal moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.

MALTA MOVING. Best Rates. BBB Member. Residential/ Commercial. (250)388-0278.

SMALL ADS GET BIG RESULTS! Call 250.388.3535


PAINTING

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Dis-counts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 25 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

LADY PAINTERServing the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

SAFEWAY PAINTING

High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior

Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715

Member BBB

Peacock Painting

250-652-2255250-882-2254

WRITTENGUARANTEE

Budget Compliance15% SENIORS DISCOUNT

YOUR PERSONAL Interior Painter. No Job too Big or Too Small. Call Gilbert today for free quote. (250)886-6446.

PLUMBING

FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.

KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICES- Repair, mainte-nance & install. 250-360-7663.

RAINTEK SPECIAL! Keep your basement dry with Rain-Tek! Camera inspection & roto-rooting of your perimeter drain tiles for $129.www.raintek.ca 250-896-3478.


PRESSURE WASHING

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.250-744-8588, Norm.

RUBBISH REMOVAL

MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBBmember. (250)388-0278.

TILING

A1. SHAWN The Tile Guy- Res/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos.250-686-6046

UPHOLSTERY

FIBRENEW.COMHome, Auto

• Leather Repair • Dashboards• Bumpers

Visa MC

250-891-7446

UPHOLSTERER NEEDS work. Your fabric or mine.250-480-7937.

WINDOW CLEANING

BLAINE’S WINDOW WASH-ING. Serving Sidney & Brent-wood since 1983. Averagehouse $35. 250-656-1475

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.Windows, Gutters, SweepingRoofs, Pressure Washing,Roof Demossing. Call 250-361-6190.

WINDOWS

ALFRED, ALFRED QualityWindows Wholesale, Dis-counts! 50 years Constructionexperience. 250-382-3694.

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE

SERVICE DIRECTORYwww.bcclassified.com 250.388.3535

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE www.bcclassifi ed.com

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

fi l here please

ContinentalK I T C H E Nat MATTICK’S FARM

REDUCTIONS ON ALL STOCK

121 & 123 - 5325 Cordova Bay Road 250 658 8191

VISIT BOTH SHOPS AT MATTICKS FARM!

A Stable Way of LifeWINTER SHOE SALE!

GREAT DEALS ON QUALITY BRANDSCHECK OUT OUR $50 A PAIR BLOW OUT RACK

20%-30% OFF SHOES250 658 3052 • www.astablewayofl ife.com

OPEN EVERYDAY 10:00 am–5:30 pm

WINTERTHE SALE\\

Tues, Dec 27 - Jan 15thExtra 10% OFF with this coupon

BREAKING NEWS!

updated as it happens!on the web at

www.vicnews.comwww.saanichnews.comwww.oakbaynews.com

hoursa day

daysa week

24/7


5x6.5dining guide

2x3vic bird house

2011

September – Bill Smith of Vancouver Island Model Engineers tinkers with a model steam locomotive at Heritage Acres.

Top: May – Local firefighters prepare for the Big Burn challenge at Panorama Recreation Centre.Left: July – Michel Burnett warms up for the World Juggling Federation competition.Below, left to right: February – Emily Golumbia sings “A-tisket, A-tasket” during the Hearts of the Community Awards. October – Kynan Smith gets his head shaved for Tour de Rock; Ella Hale tests an extinguisher at Central Saanich fire.

March – Jack Mar, then mayor of Central Saanich, tackles flower arranging during the contest to kick off the annual Flower Count.

in pictures

2439 Beacon Ave. Sidney 250.655.5279

The Sidney Fashion Exchange

THE SIDNEY FASHION EXCHANGE

is Moving to the Sunny Side of the Street!

Clothing, Purses, Shoes & MOREUP to 50% OFF

EXCLUSIVELY PLUS (14-5X)TALL & MATERNITY (XS to XL)

Experience the Flavours of Switzerland!

2470 Beacon Ave., Sidney, BC

250-656-5353

CHINESE VILLAGE BUFFETThe Most Authentic & Exotic Chinese Cuisine

EAT IN BUFFET Take out buffet is available- 16 dishes to choose from!

TAKE OUT MENU ALSO AVAILABLE

#5-7855 East Saanich Rd. 250-652-1382

15% off for pick up orders

HOURS OF OPERATION 11:30-2:00, 4:30-8:00CLOSED ALL DAY TUES. • CLOSED FOR LUNCH SAT. & SUN.

MENTION THIS COUPON WHEN ORDERING

Try our Expanded Breakfast Menu!

Bagels, muffi ns, fruit & a great variety of Bennies & Omlettes.

Present This Coupon To Receive 15% Off!

LOCATED AT THE END OF BEACON WHARF (beside Satellite Fish Co. Ltd.)WINTER HOURS: 9 am - 3 pm 7 days a week✁

✃

The Most Authentic & Exotic Chinese CuisineThe Most Authentic & ExExotic Chinese Cuisine

EAT IN BUFFETEAEATAT IN BUFFFFETET

Hot Spots


Boxing Week

SAVEup to70%

Plus! No Interest for 6 Months *

Victoria 3501 Saanich Rd. (at Blanshard) . Call 250-382-5269 or Toll Free 1-877-452-5269 Nanaimo 3200 N. Island Hwy (Country Club Mall) .Call 250-756-4114 or Toll Free 1-866-756-4114

MON - THURS (9:30 - 5:30) FRI (9:30 - 7) SAT (9:30 - 5:30) SUNDAY (Nanaimo 11 - 5) (Victoria 12 - 5) *Financing O.A.C.. Covers will vary and may not be exactly as shown. Equivalent of taxes due at time of purchase. Ends January 2ND, 2012.

$

Limited Quantities

VAILLeather Mate Recliner

$598BOXING WEEK SPECIAL


Queen Mattress and Box SpringSimmons Norfolk reg. $1499

$SAVE722

$


Raisin Colour OnlyLimited Quantities

KEIFER Sofa

dec.30,2011 peninsulanewsreview

Documents